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Demographic and Economic Trends in Hillsdale: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Hillsdale neighborhood in Greenville, North Carolina, is classified as a Black Majority community. As of 2022, the median income in Hillsdale was $33,220. The neighborhood has maintained its Black Majority status over the past decade, with fluctuations in the exact percentage. Hillsdale has experienced significant economic changes, with median income more than doubling from 2013 to 2021, followed by a sharp decline in 2022.
Hillsdale has consistently been categorized as a Black Majority community from 2013 to 2022. The Black population percentage has ranged from 67% (2018-2019) to 78% (2020). The Hispanic population has shown steady growth, increasing from 2% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The White population has fluctuated, declining from 23% in 2013 to 14% in 2020, before increasing to 17% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained relatively stable, small percentages throughout the decade.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a dramatic increase in median income, rising from $24,432 to $56,898, representing a 133% increase. However, 2022 saw a sharp decline to $33,220, a 42% decrease from the previous year. These economic changes correlate with demographic shifts. The period of income growth (2013-2021) coincided with a slight decrease in the Black majority percentage and an increase in the Hispanic population. The sharp income decline in 2022 occurred alongside a slight increase in racial diversity, with the Black population decreasing and small increases in White and Hispanic populations.
The economic and demographic trends in Hillsdale reflect some broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many communities. The economic volatility, particularly the sharp decline in 2022, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic disruptions. The persistent Black Majority status of Hillsdale, despite some fluctuations, suggests a stable African American community, which is characteristic of many historically Black neighborhoods in Southern cities.
Hillsdale presents a complex picture of a predominantly African American community experiencing gradual diversification, particularly through Hispanic population growth. The neighborhood has faced significant economic challenges and opportunities over the past decade, with a period of substantial income growth followed by a sharp decline. These trends suggest a community in transition, balancing demographic changes with economic fluctuations, and potentially facing challenges in maintaining economic gains in the face of broader economic pressures.
